Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival Day – Welcome to East Africa!

   Distance: 50km

   Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Tulia Lodge for dinner and overnight FB. (40 km, 30 minutes)

   MEALS: Dinner and Overnight at Tulia Lodge Full Board

2. Day 2: Tarangire National Park

   Early in the morning, you will have breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Tarangire National Park. This park is Tanzania's third largest national park, and it is characterized by the amazingly large herds of elephants that can be encountered in this park. The park is famous for its big Baobab trees. These are some of the other highlights of Tarangire National Park, and the Tarangire River, that flows all year round, is the lifeblood of the park. Lots of animals, like predators and prey alike, gather around the river, where you can do excellent game viewing. Overnight is at Flamingo Luxury Lodge, full board included.

3. Day 3: Serengeti National Park – best for 8-Day Wildebeest Migration.

   After breakfast, we will set off for a full-day game drive in the wilderness following the Great Migration Trails. Our experienced driver-tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa.

   Serengeti, a UNESCO-world-heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, which join in the wildebeest's trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over six million hooves pounding the open plains. This is just like you imagined Africa to be!

   Meals: B,L,D
   Accommodation: Sound of Silence luxury tented camp

4. Day 4: Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)

   We will proceed for a full-day-game-drive, viewing the great migration in the Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River. There is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness Crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. Diese Region is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenyas Masai Mara Game Reserve.

   Meals: L,B,D
   Accommodation: Acacia Migration Camp

5. Day 5: Serengeti National Park (North Mara)

   After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti North to view the great migration in the Mara area. The key feature is the Mara River, and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note that finding a crossing is very challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck. There are instances where herds can be seen next to the river, but then only decide to cross a couple of days later. Diese Region is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenyas Masai Mara Game Reserve.

   Meals: B,L,D
   Accommodation: Acacia Migration Camp

   HOT-AIR-BALLOON PER PERSON COST $546 (prices are separate from the total price above)

6. Day 6: Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   In the morning, we will have another game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Olduvai Gorge Museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa. At Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai Gorge, you will find hominin footprints preserved in volcanic rock that date back to 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world.

   Meals: B,L,D

   Accomodation at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

7. Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

   We start with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.
   Accommodation: Flamingo Luxury Lodge – Full Board included

8. Day 8: Karatu – Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport

   After breakfast you can go shopping in town or relax at the lodge (time permitting). You will then be transferred to Kilimanjaro.